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This is very dependent on how the professor defines the open-book exam. 'Open-book' may refer to just physical notes and NOT electronic notes. (More information about this will be provided at a later date.)

It has been decided that the computer lab will not be offered as an option for taking the exam unless a student makes arrangements with the Student Services department prior to the exam. (Please see Dana Onorato or Assistant Dean Schroeder to further discuss this option.)

Examplify can be used on most modern Microsoft Windows-based computers (i.e. purchased within the last 3-4 years). Please see specific system requirements as noted below.

Examplify cannot be used on virtual operating systems such as Microsoft's Virtual Machine, Parallels, VMware, VMware Fusion or any other virtual environments.

In this video, we'll go over the steps to downloading and installing your Examplify software. Double-click on the Examplify.pkg in either the Downloads window. How to install SofTest for Mac (Laptop Users) - 9 Put in your Student ID number (885#). And your ExamSoft password to download the exam.Note: Dentistry students should use their ExamSoft ID provided by the college.

For exam taking best practices: (including disabling antivirus programs), click Here!

• Operating System: 32-bit and 64-bit Versions of Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 10.
• All Windows 10 Creators versions, including the Spring 1803 update are now supported with Examplify version 1.5.0.
• Alternate versions of Windows 10, such as Windows RT, and Windows 10 S are NOT supported at this time.
• Only genuine, U.S.-English versions of Windows Operating Systems are supported
• ExamSoft does not support Tablet devices other than Surface Pro as detailed below
• CPU Processor: 1.86Ghz Intel Core 2 Duo or greater
• RAM: highest recommended for the operating system or 2GB
• Hard Drive: highest recommended for the operating system or 1GB of available space
• For onsite support, a working USB port is required (Newer devices may require an adaptor)
• Internet connection for Examplify Download, Registration, Exam Download and Upload
• For technical troubleshooting, account passwords, including BitLocker keys, may be required.
• Screen Resolution must be 1024x768 or higher
• Administrator level account permissions (Click Here for instructions)

• Surface Pro, Surface Books, and Surface Laptop devices are supported (Non-Pro Surface devices are NOT supported)
• Must be running a supported Operating System (See PC Requirements above)
• An external keyboard (USB or Bluetooth) is required. Bluetooth keyboards must be paired prior to launching exam
• Hard Drive: 1GB or higher available space
• For onsite support, a working USB port is required (Newer devices may require an adaptor)
• Internet connection for Examplify Download, Registration, Exam Download and Upload
• Screen Resolution must be 1920x1080
• Administrator level account permissions (Click Here for instructions)

Examplify can be used on most modern Mac OS X based computers (i.e. purchased within the last 3-4 years). Please see specific system requirements as noted below.

Examplify cannot be used on virtual operating systems such as Microsoft's Virtual Machine, Parallels, VMware, VMware Fusion or any other virtual environments.For exam taking best practices, click here!

In order to use Examplify on your Apple Macbook, Macbook Air or Macbook Pro natively, you must have:

• Administrator level account permissions (Click Here for instructions)
• Internet connection for Examplify Download, Registration, Exam Download and Upload
• For onsite support, a working USB port is required (Newer devices may require an adapter)
• For technical troubleshooting, account passwords, including device passwords, may be required.
• Server version of Mac OS X is not supported
• Screen Resolution must be 1024 x 768 or higher
• Operating System:
  • Mac OS X 10.9 Mavericks
  • Mac OS X 10.10 Yosemite
  • Mac OS X 10.11 El Capitan
  • Mac OS X 10.12 Sierra
  • Mac OS X 10.13 High Sierra is supported!
• Hard Drive = 1 GB or higher free disk space
• RAM = 2 GB
• CPU = Intel processor
• Touchbars are supported

Our lab hours are available for students to come in and have an IT staff member watch a person do the install or they can setup an appointment with us between the hours of 8:30am and 4:30pm M-F. We will not do the installation for them because we do not want to be held responsible for any issues that may arise on their computer that will most likely have nothing to do with the Examplify installation. The install is very straight forward and is really easy to do.

The first message box reminds you that in a practice exam you cannot save any of the responses and then asks whether or not you want to continue with a practice exam. The second message box asks if you want to take the exam in secure mode. If you clicked, 'Yes' on the first box and 'Yes' on the second box, it will reboot your computer. If you click 'No' on the second box, you will be in non-secure mode and it should not reboot your computer.

Each exam has a time limit so there's no way for a student to be in an exam longer then the allotted time. If the elapsed time of the exam is critical to the professor, the professor will be provided with the time the exam started, the time the exam was finished, and the time the exam was uploaded. The upload time is different from the time the exam was finished.

We have contacted ExamSoft's technical support on that problem. They stated that you need to contact them directly about the behavior that you are having. They will remote onto your machine and troubleshoot the problem. ExamSoft technical support should be able to assist you with this. Please contact them at (866) 429-8889 - M-F 8:30am - 5:30pm EST

A student can download and install Examplify as many times on any machine that they choose. The license is good for the entire academic year. HOWEVER, please be aware that exams by default are restricted to ONE download. So, a student needs to ensure that they only download the actual exam file to the computer that they absolutely intend to use for that exam.

The deadline to prepare your computer for final exams is July 8, 2021. It is essential that you read and follow all procedures below.

Preliminary Steps

1. Retrieve Your ExamSoft 'Exam Taker' password and 'Exam PIN' number HERE and save them. The Institution ID is smulaw.
2. Contact Examsoft for Examplify questions.
3. Contact our Law School Registrar's Office (lawregis@smu.edu) for questions that are not Examplify related.
4. Review the ExamSoft FAQs

Important Information for Mac Users

Apple

Examplify Download Mac Big Sur

released macOS 11 Big Sur last November. Students using Big Sur must update Examplify to version 2.5 or higher.

Apple also released last November a new line of Mac computers that utilize Apple’s new M1 microchip technology. If your Mac has the new M1 chip, you must upgrade Examplify to version 2.6 or higher. When updating Examplify on Apple devices with M1 processors, you will be prompted to install Apple Rosetta 2. For more information about installing Apple Rosetta 2, click here.

Taking Exams with Examplify

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Print the following handout and bring it to exams

Before You Install Examplify

Examplify works on most any computer manufactured in the last five years. It is important that you check the items below to avoid computer-related problems.

1. Your computer must meet minimum requirements. Click here for the Minimum System Requirements.
2. Your computer's time and date must be correct.
3. If your computer with Windows OS uses Asian languages, visit CHANGING YOUR LANGUAGE SETTINGS IN Windows for additional information.
4. Your computer must be in good working condition (no hardware or software problems).
5. You must connect your computer to an electrical power outlet rather than relying on your computer's battery.
6. You must disable your antivirus or antispyware programs prior to each exam and re-enable them afterward.

Obtain Examplify License

To pay the $25 license fee for Examplify, click HERE and login to your Exam Taker account with the Instituion ID, smulaw, your username (SMU ID number, without hyphen) and your ExamSoft Password. You will be prompted to pay the license fee.
Note: The license fee is good for the current academic school year. If you need to re-install Examplify during the academic school year, you are not required to pay the license fee again.

Installation Procedure

1. Login to your Exam Taker account at www.examsoft.com/smulaw.
2. Click the 'Download Examplify' button (PC or Mac is okay).
3. Install Examplify
a. Restart your computer if prompted
4. Register Examplify
a. Enter the Institution ID: smulaw
b. Enter your SMU ID and Exam Taker Password
c. Click the 'Register' button (must have internet connection)
5. Download a Mock Exam (your Exam Files (one for each exam you are taking on your computer) will be available to download 24 hours prior to your scheduled exam). DO NOT OMIT THIS ESSENTIAL STEP.
a. Students must have their Exam Files downloaded to their computer by the deadline.
6. Students taking exams on their computers must take one Mock Exam each semester and upload the Mock Exam File.
a. Open and launch Examplify
b. Click on the Mock Exam you are going to take
c. Click the 'Next' button
d. Click the check box that you are ready to begin the exam and click 'Start' button to take the exam
e. Type something in the answer screen. Familiarize yourself with Examplify features, such as symbols, word and character count
f. Click 'Exam Controls' at top, right and click the 'Submit' button
g. Follow instructions to exit and the Mock Exam will automatically upload

Important Notices

1. Be aware there are always risks involved when taking an exam using a computer, though negative outcomes are very rare. If you experience any computer-related problems, immediately contact Debbie Seiter (contact information will be sent to you before exams begin). If the problems are not resolved quickly, it is your responsibility to handwrite your exam.
2. Do not format your hard drive or SSD, or send your laptop for repairs before you receive your course grades. If your laptop needs repairs, contact someone in the Law School Registrar's Office and make an appointment to have a copy of your encrypted exam files retrieved before commencing repairs.
3. Students must install Examplify and download their Exam Files and Mock Exam File to their own laptop without the help of another law student, since each Exam File is specifically configured with his/her Exam PIN number and must not be copied from another student’s laptop. Violating this policy and attempting to copy someone else’s Exam Files to their laptop after the deadline could result not only in lost exam answers but could subject the students to Honor Code violations and disciplinary action.